Australian Ageing Agenda

A #research and vendor partnership has picked up an #award for its #tool that detects a resident’s risk of #falls, #depression and #mortality. #assistivetechnology #technology #workforce Telstra Health #deterioratingresidentindex #digitalanddatahealthinnovationaward #software Dr Monica Trujillo Dr. Jennifer Beer GAICD https://lnkd.in/gxaw2NwP

#Regional, #rural and remote homes strongly encouraged to apply with all participants receiving access to #resources to help successfully embed an #agedcare #pharmacist. #clinical #health #medical #research University of Canberra Jennifer Sonter #OPTIMISER https://lnkd.in/gKezca9p

PresCare Maryborough teams up Riverside Christian College and TAFE Queensland to address #workforce shortages and provide career pathways for locals. #education #training #expansions #mergers #acquisitions #resources  Stephen Becsi OAM Apollo Care Michelle Gouge Mark Reilly https://lnkd.in/gURZHmRX

Kane Singh says it is a privilege to be part of the executive #leadership team at Anglicare Southern Queensland. #agedcare #appointments #workforce Sue Cooke Nick Hansen https://lnkd.in/gxms56cv

Exciting Announcement!   We are thrilled to introduce the inaugural Positive Ageing Summit 2025, a transformative event for aged care professionals dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of older Australians.   📅 When: 28-29 May 2025 📍 Where: Hilton Adelaide   With a focus on reablement, mental health, nutrition, and advancements in business practices, Positive Ageing Summit 2025 will bring together experts, healthcare professionals, aged care providers, policymakers, consumers and advocates to explore the critical role of allied health and therapy in positively transforming care for older Australians.   With an inspiring mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, Positive Ageing Summit 2025 will provide tools and knowledge needed by professionals at every level to create meaningful change in the sector.   Stay tuned as we unveil our full program, speaker lineup, and more exciting details in the coming weeks! Register your interest now and be the first to access event updates by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gKhb_aqR   We look forward to seeing you in May!   #PositiveAgeingSummit2025 #PAS25 #AgedCare #Reablement #MentalHealth #Nutrition #InnovationInCare

The new #transitiontaskforce will stress test #providers’ reform implementation concerns, says aged care minister Anika Wells in response to fears about the inadequate timeline. #agedcare #executive #facility #operations #policy #royalcommission Tom Symondson Aged & Community Care Providers Association Alex L Catholic Health Australia Steve Teulan https://lnkd.in/gEA7iFrf

Minister for #agedcare Anika Wells has celebrated the passing of legislation, which will see a new Aged Care Act from 1 July 2025. It has also been welcomed and celebrated by stakeholders, who also reiterate concerns about a smooth transition and implementation of reforms https://lnkd.in/gVZ5MrHT Tom Symondson, Corey Irlam, Laura Haylen Aged & Community Care Providers Association, Catholic Health Australia, COTA Australia

Aged Care Bill 2024 has passed!

Peaks Aged & Community Care Providers Association and COTA Australia have welcomed this "watershed moment" and "finally" getting a new Act that "puts the basic rights of older people at the centre" while shadow minister Senator Anne Ruston says the coalition will continue to call for transparency & the "release all of the associated rules as soon as possible" Tom Symondson, Patricia Sparrow https://hubs.li/Q02Z7DFy0

"Implementing an individualised funding model for each of the 830,000 older people currently in CHSP would add extra costs for administering that number of individual budgets and the risks of getting it wrong are significant," says Paul Sadler, who will be speaking on the topic at the upcoming Invox #CHSP conference #agedcare ##agedcareaustralia #homecare https://hubs.ly/Q02Y_PFP0